June 10, 2026
A four-member delegation from the development organisation met the premier at his office in Tejgaon
The agreement comes amid a sharp slowdown in foreign funding and stalled development work
The total pension fund has reached Tk 2.55bn, with the total investment, including profit, standing at Tk 2.79bn
Inflation is expected to remain elevated this year, adding pressure on economies
The Manila-based lender has said inflation is likely to persist at 9 percent in the 2025–26 fiscal year
Prolonged conflict could cause energy price hikes and trade disruptions
The loan carries a 2 percent annual interest rate with a five-year grace period
The bank expects industrial growth to slow in light of an additional 20 percent tariff imposed by the US on Bangladeshi exports in August
